Michael John Ledwidge 1885–1952

Michael John Ledwidge, 1885–1952 (aged 67 years)

Name

Michael John Ledwidge

Name: Michael John /Ledwidge/
Given names: Michael John
Surname: Ledwidge

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	5 August 1885 26 25 Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a brother	Alfred Thomas Ledwidge 10 December 1887 Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a brother	Lawrence Christopher Ledwidge 25 September 1890 Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a brother	Arthur James Ledwidge 15 June 1893 Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a brother	Albert George Ledwidge 20 October 1895 Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a brother	Frank Bartle Ledwidge 8 June 1898 Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a brother	Lawrence Christopher Ledwidge 1908 Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a brother	Arthur James Ledwidge 28 May 1915 Gallipoli, Turkey
Death of a father	Michael E Ledwidge 4 November 1931 Hay Hospital, Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Burial of a father	Michael E Ledwidge 5 November 1931 Hay Cemetery, Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a paternal grandmother	Margaret Ann Herrick 6 August 1932 Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Residence	between 1934 and 1949 Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia Note: 1934 - 1937: Carrathool 1934 - 1937: Carrathool 1943 - 1949: Herriot Street, Carrathool Worked as a labourer and drover
Death of a mother	Rose Ann Parker 26 August 1940 Hay, New South Wales, Australia Note: Newspaper article Newspaper article Obituary MRS. ROSE ANN LEDWIDGE The death occurred in the Hay Hospital on Monday of last week, of Mrs. Rose Ann Ledwidge, at the age of 78 years. The deceased had been in indifferent health for some years and had several times been a patient in hospital, being admitted for the last time only two weeks prior to her death. The deceased lady was very well known and highly respected in the Carrathool district having lived there from the age of nine years. She was born at the Billabong Creek, Jerilderie, and went to Howlong Station with her father. Up to the time of her last illness, Mrs. Ledwidge was always ready to relate tales of the early days of the district and one was always assured of an interesting conversation with her when she was in reminiscent mood and re-lived the days of her youth. While in her early twenties she married Mr. Michael Ledwidge, a well-known teamster of the Carrathool district, who pre-deceased her by nine years. Of her eight children six survive her. They are: Leo (Sydney), Margaret (Mrs. Parr, Hay), Michael John (Darlington Point), Alfred Thomas (Jerilderie), Albert George (Sydney), and Frank Bartlett, who is at present in camp with the A.I.F. at Ingleburn. One son was killed at Gallipoli in the last war, and one was accidentally drowned in the Murrumbidgee many years ago She is also survived by a large number of grandchildren and some great grandchildren. Four of her sons served with the A.I.F. The funeral was held on the day following her death, the interment being in the Roman Catholic portion of the Hay cemetery. The Rev. Fr. McGrath performed the ceremony, which was attended by a large circle of her friends and relatives. The large attendance and the number of floral tributes spoke eloquently of the popular esteem in which this pioneer of the district was held. 'Riverine Grazier.' Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser (NSW : 1898 - 1958), Thu 5 Sep 1940
Burial of a mother	Rose Ann Parker 27 August 1940 Hay Cemetery, Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a brother	Frank Bartle Ledwidge 12 March 1945 Labuan, Malaysia Cause: died of malaria while a POW for 3 years during WW2 Source citation: @Clare Henderson@
Death of a brother	Leo Vincent Ledwidge 28 April 1946 Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
Burial of a brother	Leo Vincent Ledwidge 1 May 1946 Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia
Newspaper Article	Newspaper Article 6 June 1947 Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia Note: LEDWIDGE v LEDWIDGE LEDWIDGE v LEDWIDGE Mary Elizabeth Ledwidge (formerly Foley), of Jerilderie, petitioned for a divorce from Michael John Ledwidge, Carrathool, on the ground of desertion. Mr. Rooney (instructed by Mr. G. G, Dangar) appeared for petitioner. There was no appearance of respondent. Evidence was given with regard to the marriage of the parties, and also to the desertion for a period of up wards of three years without just cause. His Honor granted a decree nisi. Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW : 1893 - 1953) Friday 6 June 1947 p 2 Article
Death	7 October 1952 (aged 67 years) Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia
Obituary	Obituary 16 October 1952 Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia Note: OBITUARY OBITUARY Mr. M. J. Ledwidge. A member of one of the best-known families of the Carrathool district, Mr. Michael John Ledwidge, died last week at the age of 67 years. He was the third son of the late Michael Ledwidge, and had lived in Carrathool practically all his life. His family have been in the Carrathool district for very many years, his grandmother being the late "Granny" McPherson, one of the pioneers of the district, whose descendants are legion, and who are now found in many parts of the State as well as in the Carrathool and immediate surrounding districts. Deceased was a returned soldier of the first world war. He lost a leg in an accident in a sawmill some years ago. In the Carrathool district he followed the calling of drover and other occupations associated with the pastoral industry. He is survived by his only son Laurie (of Albury), and also by two brothers, Messrs. Thomas (of Jerilderie) and Albert (of Sydney), and one sister, Margaret (Mrs. Parr, of Hay). Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW : 1893 - 1953) Thursday 16 October 1952 p 2 Article

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Family with parents
father	Links Birth: 1 July 1859 25 25 — Uardry Station, Murrumbidgee River near Hay, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 26 September 1879 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 4 November 1931 — Hay Hospital, Hay, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 5 November 1931 — Hay Cemetery, Hay, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Obituary — 6 November 1931 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rose Ann Parker Albert George Ledwidge Alfred Thomas Ledwidge Arthur James Ledwidge Frank Bartle Ledwidge Lawrence Christopher Ledwidge Leo Vincent Ledwidge Margaret Francis Amy Ledwidge Michael John Ledwidge Michael E Ledwidge 1859–1931 Birth: 1 July 1859 25 25 — Uardry Station, Murrumbidgee River near Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 4 November 1931 — Hay Hospital, Hay, New South Wales, Australia
mother	Links Birth: 1860 — New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 26 September 1879 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 26 August 1940 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 27 August 1940 — Hay Cemetery, Hay, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Michael E Ledwidge Albert George Ledwidge Alfred Thomas Ledwidge Arthur James Ledwidge Frank Bartle Ledwidge Lawrence Christopher Ledwidge Leo Vincent Ledwidge Margaret Francis Amy Ledwidge Michael John Ledwidge Rose Ann Parker 1860–1940 Birth: 1860 — New South Wales, Australia Death: 26 August 1940 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — 26 September 1879 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia
16 years younger brother	Links Birth: 20 October 1895 36 35 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1961 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margaret Hester Ross Nesta Rose Ledwidge Reginald Ross Ledwidge Albert George Ledwidge 1895–1961 Birth: 20 October 1895 36 35 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1961 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
-8 years younger brother	Links Birth: 10 December 1887 28 27 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 25 January 1960 — Corowa, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Annie Hurst Robert Melville Guyer Ledwidge Leonard Alfred James Ledwidge Alfred Thomas Ledwidge 1887–1960 Birth: 10 December 1887 28 27 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 25 January 1960 — Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
6 years younger brother	Links Birth: 15 June 1893 33 33 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 28 May 1915 — Gallipoli, Turkey Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Arthur James Ledwidge 1893–1915 Birth: 15 June 1893 33 33 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 28 May 1915 — Gallipoli, Turkey
5 years younger brother	Links Birth: 8 June 1898 38 38 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 12 March 1945 — Labuan, Malaysia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mabel Veronica Fox John Ledwidge Mary Gwendoline Ledwidge Margaret Elizabeth Ledwidge Frank Bartle Ledwidge 1898–1945 Birth: 8 June 1898 38 38 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 12 March 1945 — Labuan, Malaysia
-8 years younger brother	Links Birth: 25 September 1890 31 30 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1908 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Lawrence Christopher Ledwidge 1890–1908 Birth: 25 September 1890 31 30 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1908 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia
-10 years elder brother	Links Birth: 2 November 1880 21 20 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 28 April 1946 — Newtown, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 1 May 1946 — Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Stella Amelia A Hussey Margaret Rose Ledwidge Leo Joseph Ledwidge Patrick James Ledwidge Arthur Lawrence Ledwidge Victor Vincent Ledwidge Cyril Walter Ledwidge Jean Florence Ledwidge Leo Vincent Ledwidge 1880–1946 Birth: 2 November 1880 21 20 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 28 April 1946 — Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: 4 July 1883 24 23 — Howlong Station near Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 1954 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 17 July 1954 — New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Thomas Parr Rose Ann Parr Maude Beatrice Parr Arthur Park Ledwidge Parr Ellen Thelma Parr Gordon Cairo Parr May Frances Amy Parr Alfred Parr Walter Victor Parr Margaret Francis Amy Ledwidge 1883–1954 Birth: 4 July 1883 24 23 — Howlong Station near Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 1954 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia
2 years himself	Links Birth: 5 August 1885 26 25 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Newspaper Article: Newspaper Article — 6 June 1947 — Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 October 1952 — Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Obituary — 16 October 1952 — Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Michael John Ledwidge 1885–1952 Birth: 5 August 1885 26 25 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 October 1952 — Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia

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himself	Links Birth: 5 August 1885 26 25 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Newspaper Article: Newspaper Article — 6 June 1947 — Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 October 1952 — Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Obituary — 16 October 1952 — Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Michael John Ledwidge 1885–1952 Birth: 5 August 1885 26 25 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 October 1952 — Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia
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Residence	1934 - 1937: Carrathool 1943 - 1949: Herriot Street, Carrathool Worked as a labourer and drover
Newspaper Article	LEDWIDGE v LEDWIDGE Mary Elizabeth Ledwidge (formerly Foley), of Jerilderie, petitioned for a divorce from Michael John Ledwidge, Carrathool, on the ground of desertion. Mr. Rooney (instructed by Mr. G. G, Dangar) appeared for petitioner. There was no appearance of respondent. Evidence was given with regard to the marriage of the parties, and also to the desertion for a period of up wards of three years without just cause. His Honor granted a decree nisi. Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW : 1893 - 1953) Friday 6 June 1947 p 2 Article
Obituary	OBITUARY Mr. M. J. Ledwidge. A member of one of the best-known families of the Carrathool district, Mr. Michael John Ledwidge, died last week at the age of 67 years. He was the third son of the late Michael Ledwidge, and had lived in Carrathool practically all his life. His family have been in the Carrathool district for very many years, his grandmother being the late "Granny" McPherson, one of the pioneers of the district, whose descendants are legion, and who are now found in many parts of the State as well as in the Carrathool and immediate surrounding districts. Deceased was a returned soldier of the first world war. He lost a leg in an accident in a sawmill some years ago. In the Carrathool district he followed the calling of drover and other occupations associated with the pastoral industry. He is survived by his only son Laurie (of Albury), and also by two brothers, Messrs. Thomas (of Jerilderie) and Albert (of Sydney), and one sister, Margaret (Mrs. Parr, of Hay). Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW : 1893 - 1953) Thursday 16 October 1952 p 2 Article

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13 October 2019 – 04:50:29

Author of last change: Sandie McKoy

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Family with parents
father Parents Christopher Ledwidge Margaret Ann Herrick	Michael E Ledwidge 1859–1931
mother	Rose Ann Parker 1860–1940
younger brother Family Margaret Hester Ross Nesta Rose Ledwidge Private Private Reginald Ross Ledwidge	Albert George Ledwidge 1895–1961
younger brother Family Annie Hurst Private Private Robert Melville Guyer Ledwidge Leonard Alfred James Ledwidge Private Private Private Private Private Private Private	Alfred Thomas Ledwidge 1887–1960
younger brother	Arthur James Ledwidge 1893–1915
younger brother Family Mabel Veronica Fox John Ledwidge Mary Gwendoline Ledwidge Private Margaret Elizabeth Ledwidge	Frank Bartle Ledwidge 1898–1945
younger brother	Lawrence Christopher Ledwidge 1890–1908
elder brother Family Stella Amelia A Hussey Margaret Rose Ledwidge Leo Joseph Ledwidge Patrick James Ledwidge Private Arthur Lawrence Ledwidge Private Victor Vincent Ledwidge Cyril Walter Ledwidge Jean Florence Ledwidge	Leo Vincent Ledwidge 1880–1946
elder sister Family John Thomas Parr Rose Ann Parr Maude Beatrice Parr Arthur Park Ledwidge Parr Private Private Private Ellen Thelma Parr Private Gordon Cairo Parr May Frances Amy Parr Alfred Parr Private Walter Victor Parr	Margaret Francis Amy Ledwidge 1883–1954
himself	Michael John Ledwidge 1885–1952

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himself	Michael John Ledwidge 1885–1952
wife	Private
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Michael John Ledwidge(1885–1952)
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